KNIGHTS OF MANAH VALLEY
Dark Side

The kingdom is broken, and so is its morality. In his village alone, the Manah Valley did not even lack food. There are always sweet potatoes or fruits that are eaten every day.

But within the Indra Pura Kingdom, if one did not have gold coins, food became a very expensive thing. This is one reality, the dark side of the neighboring kingdom that is unknown to many people.

The children were the ones who were taken care of by the long-haired mother. Most of them are orphans, or born to a mother who deliberately dumped and threw them away. Then, who's wrong? The Valley of Manah doesn't know about it.

And maybe also, the higher-ups of the kingdom are fighting for power. According to reports, the crown prince also fought for the throne.

The one above thinks of power, while the one below, to eat only trouble.

Soon the young man headed for the nearby merchant to buy some food, fruit and also a sack of rice. Both of his hands carried a large package, hoping that the little ones would like it.

“Seconds bring food!” exclaiming Manah Valley momentarily entered the reot house belonging to the long-haired mother.

The children were delighted with the arrival of the Valley of Manah. They can eat today, up to the next few days.

On the other hand, the eyes of the long-haired mother were glazed over, her tears coming down her cheeks that were beginning to wrinkle. It was unexpected that there was a young man who was not from this place, willingly helping him.

Without feeling the day before night, Manah Valley decided to spend the night in this reot house. His mind was still overwhelmed with the feeling of heartache of seeing these children falling asleep hugging each other without a blanket. The young man still could not think about the Great Match.

The Valley of Manah made a small fireplace, to simply warm the children's bodies. Although the house was not too big, but it was still able to accommodate a few people inside.

“Young man, this house is too small, but I can prepare a room for you in the next room!” the mother moved from her seat.

“Thank you aunt, just call me Manah Valley!” sahut the young man.

The Valley of Manah did not taste the slightest of food it brought. Seeing that the children could eat only, he already felt full. And now all that's left is rice, corn and some sweet potatoes.

While scraping the embers of the fireplace, the Valley of Manah talked to the mother and asked about Indra Pura.

“Why are there still abandoned children in the middle of the jungle of the treasures of the palace officials, auntie?”

The mother just smiled, maybe Indra Pura was a luxurious, rich, and luxurious place. However, in the center of the kingdom too, there was an unpublished dark side. The children were one example of common things that happened and were ignored by the palace.

The higher-ups of the kingdom might just ride a horse carriage gallantly. But on the other hand, there are many people suffering.

“Emm, why didn't aunt move from this place?” tanya Manah Valley scratched her chin.

“I was born in this place, great in this place and might just die in this place!” the mother looked at the face of Manah Valley. “Again, I don't have any gold pieces either!”

“Then, what are you doing to this place?” ask the mother curious.

The young man recounted the intent of his arrival to Indra Pura, just the outline alone. Afraid if the story goes further, many are suspicious of him.

“So, you're a student of martial arts college?” The mother widened her eyes as if in disbelief.

Usually a college member does not care about small things like the mother experienced. They looked down on ordinary people. However, it was different from the Manah Valley that helped the mother's predicament.

“You're so lucky to be Valley!” continued the mother.

“I'll help aunty move from place i—!”

“No, son Valley. Let us in this place!”

The mother's words interrupted the words of the Valley of Manah. “Your kindness is too much just for someone like me. Be even stronger and change the whole country!”

That very night the Valley of Manah departed from the house of the reot. Before leaving the house, the young man placed a bag of gold coins next to the sleeping mother. Maybe not too much, but it can be to connect the lives of mothers and foster children.

Manah Valley walks towards the palace while looking at the sparkling nightlife in the center of the kingdom. Lanterns and torches became lights around the edge of the road.

That very night, there were still traders who peddled his merchandise. It appears that some soldiers were drinking wine accompanied by comfort women who spread their body.

“Truly dilapidated this kingdom!” lirih Manah Valley shook its head.

In another corner, there were some soldiers standing guard. From his talk, it seems to be discussing about the condition of the palace which is increasingly concerning. It seemed that the soldier was more authoritative than the soldier who was enjoying the wine before.

“I did not expect, the king's behavior is like a child!” call one of the soldiers. “I think he's senile!”

“We must be aware. At an older age, a person's behavior will return like a child, right?” the other soldier.

“Today vilifies his first son, but the next day again, even vilifies his second son!” the first soldier. “Really I don't think!”

“Moreover the two crown princes fighting over each other's throne. Ahh, this makes me dizzy!” One of the soldiers held his head with both hands.

“Already, don't be too hard. Later heard the royal officials. Can-can, we are executed!” close the other soldiers.

Manah Valley just passed by and said softly, “this kingdom has been destroyed, just wait for time!”

***

Meanwhile, in his lodge, Patih Ragas walked back and forth incoherently. Occasionally he mengurutnya, considering that until tonight the Valley of Manah has not returned.

After parting ways at the border gate, Patih Ragas, Wanapati and Wulan were picked up by the palace without waiting for the Manah Valley first.

“Where did the boy go!” luh Patih Ragas scratched his head that began to itch.

Tomorrow night is the night that the Great Match begins. There was not much time for the Valley of Manah and Wulan to prepare for the competition between young warriors throughout the Land of Yava.

Standing up wrong, sitting down. Added wrong.

That is how Patih Ragas feels right now. In the next room, Wulan was doing her closed meditation, so that her body would get fit again tomorrow.

***

After exiting the reot house owned by the mother's nanny, the Manah Valley rushed towards the palace. The young man asked some of the guard soldiers about the Patih Ragas hut. Finally the Manah Valley got a clue to go to the hut of his entourage.

At first, the young man was unsure, as this palace was vast, afraid that he might get lost instead. So ask one of the soldiers on guard to drive him.

“Coach, Princess, Wanapati!” exclaim Manah Valley knocking on the door when it reaches the Patih Ragas hut.

“Finally you arrived!” sahut Wanapati smiled after opening the door.

Valley Manah went into the hut and immediately rested in his room. Meanwhile, Wulan who heard the sound of the Manah Valley from the next cottage, immediately headed for the Patih Ragas hut.

“Valley, you have finally reached this place. Just trouble!” wulan exclaimed a little annoyed.

“Already Lord Princess, let Valley rest in her room!” patih Ragas Sahut.

“Always defend Manah Valley!” close Wulan back to her lodge.